This list consists of the actual bands I liked in the 70s. For some reason although I liked ELP I never was into Genesis or Yes. I only picked up some of their albums in the 80s. Keep in mind that Queen at the time was considered progressive and really only began totally copying commercial pop music with the Game in 1980. It is interesting that a few of the bands that I really loved (eg Uriah Heep and Grand Funk) have not stood the test of time like some of the others have.

wakeupthedead: My first AC was "let there be rock." I think I only heard that it 79, maybe even 80.

Thor: I had a bunch of arrogant friends at school who were into Yes and Genesis - so I just told them on principle that it was sh*t music and they should listen to Sabbath & Zeppelin. I hadn't even listened to any Yes, but still. . .you know the way it goes. . .dumb kids. . .

Yeah, those three I think are the most solid. Of course, Queen slots into a more commerical genre. ELP is not everyone's cup of tea. T-Rex are a kind of folksy, bluesy rock outfit. Really laid back, lightweight stuff. Nothing more. "Electric Warrior" was probably their biggest album.